Line 'Em Up

Phew! What a week for Ella! We're embarrassed to admit it, but Ella's social calendar was busier than her parents - with some of her baby friends in town, she had several events to attend. With cookouts, pizza parties, and pool time, life just keeps our little one busy!

Last Sunday, after Erika attended a delicious brunch at Meredith's with her girlfriends (thanks, Meredith!), we headed over to Rachel's for an early evening grill out and a chance to see her little boy Ethan and some other baby buddies. The weather couldn't have been more perfect and we made use of our pack n play out on the deck - a perfect "accessory" which kept the babies contained and entertained!

Ella, hanging out with her buddy Claire

Rachel and Ethan

Double Trouble

Erika/Ella, Christi/Claire, Rachel/Ethan, Trissie/Teagan

Ella, Claire, Ethan, Teagan (not sure why photo won't flip)

Next up was pizza at Christi's and a chance to meet Kyndra's little girl, Hayden and spend more time with Teagan, Ethan, and Claire! It was a pretty comical evening for the mom's - we all agreed that multiples would be tough and extra credit goes out to all multiple moms out there! At any given time, a baby was either burping, crying, nursing, feeding, pooping, peeing, squeeling, or sleeping. Wow. All the moms agreed on one thing: all those babies sure made it hard to have any type of intellectual conversation or discussion not interrupted by all the burping, crying, nursing, feeding, pooping, peeing, and squeeling! Next mommy dinner get together might be without babies!

Photo Preparation: timing is everything

The Initial Set-Up: So far so good

Houston We Have a Problem: Ella examines the issue

Taking Charge: Ella consoles Claire. But what about Ethan? Hayden and Teagan appear to be conspiring about something...

Losing It: Ella consoles to no avail.

Ella the Anchor: Domino affect

Some alone time with Ethan...

Body parts make great pacifiers: Claire opts for Ella's toes; Ella sticks to her hands

Lastly, Ella had some more pool time, too with her newest friend Aya. The moms brought the girls to the pool Thursday evening once the weather cooled off a bit and had fun watching the babies splish and splash in the water. With only 8 days separating their birthdays, Ella and Aya are equals when it comes to playing together!